Odemwingie would welcome Carew

West Brom are set to step up their bid to sign Aston Villa striker John Carew and current leading scorer Peter Odemwingie would welcome the rivalry from any new arrival.

The Baggies are expected to move for Carew if, and when, Darren Bent completes his club-record move from Sunderland to Villa. Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo has already confirmed Carew was a player on his radar, but Odemwingie, who has netted seven goals this season, will thrive on the competition.